What are you listening to and WHY might anyone be interested? (Vol. XII)

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(2010)

Probably the best two CD collection of Free's finest. Playing both CDs in memory of Paul Kossoff who passed away forty years ago (yesterday) thanks to TheStrat(Fender) for reminding us all... these CDs are really sounding fabulous.

Stevee_S posted:

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(2010)

Probably the best two CD collection of Free's finest. Playing both CDs in memory of Paul Kossoff who passed away forty years ago (yesterday) thanks to TheStrat(Fender) for reminding us all... these CDs are really sounding fabulous.

Is this a 14 track collection beginning with WW and ending with 'Come Together...'?  I've had a similarly titled disc for years and it does sound excellent.

G

Check this out on Tidal or whatever, stupendous 

SJB

Raider posted:

Scorpions - Lovedrive

Classic rock album that always hits the spot.

Love their ballads.

GraemeH posted:

Stevee_S posted:

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(2010)

Probably the best two CD collection of Free's finest. Playing both CDs in memory of Paul Kossoff who passed away forty years ago (yesterday) thanks to TheStrat(Fender) for reminding us all... these CDs are really sounding fabulous.

Is this a 14 track collection beginning with WW and ending with 'Come Together...'?  I've had a similarly titled disc for years and it does sound excellent.

G

Graeme its two CDs comprising of 17 tracks on each starting with WW on CD1 and MBJ on CD2, its on the Spectrum Audio label. Probably not the last word in fidelity but listening to it here in my second system its sounding mighty fine. Here is a link to the album where its worth reading some of the reviews:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Wishin...amp;keywords=free+cd

Steve

Johannes Brahms:  Anna Vinnitskaya (piano)

Chaconne for Left Hand after Johann Sebastian Bach's Partita for Violin Solo No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1004

Klavierstucke, Op. 76

Rhapsodies, Op. 79

Fantasies, Op. 116

All biases aside, of the solo piano recordings I have of Anna Vinnitskaya this one is trending really hard in my heart to become one of my favourites.  Before you go running off to check the charts - don't.  Brahms is really difficult music to get on with - at least this is my impression of all the assorted comments I have heard in my lifetime.  You know, the thick, heavy, overly complex and textured music of a mad recluse that that is at odds with the world.  I think we have the same phenomenon before or after Brahms and to this day.  People with the gift of small talk seem to be more successful, if you believe opinions or are among the masses that exercise this talent effortlessly.  If small talk annoys you then you will likely share my views on Brahms and this album in particular.  He is simply one of the greatest composers and stand next to any of the others. 

The gauntlet has dropped.  On the piano, there is the Ferruccio Busoni version of the famous Partita for violin which is visionary, grand, and extroverted.  In the other corner is Brahm's take which is introverted, honest and soul searching - much in the same way as Bach's own working of it in BWV 1004 for solo violin.  What is fascinating for me is that with the left hand alone, Brahms give us a near equivalent outcome of this perfect music for us keyboard players.  There isn't a drive for 'more' of anything.  The result is such a satisfying rendering of this great music.  Did I mention that this is for left hand alone? Simply amazing.  Sounds really easy if you just listen to this as simply another piece of music but I always tend to also think about this could be achieved in the first place.  If you weren't aware of this small point you would just think this is a junior piano piece and nothing much happens.  Boring in other words.

I am here to tell you to, if you are so inclined, to listen to this in the quiet of the late evening, with a glass of wine in hand, and be prepared to experience a profound journey in to your own soul.  Vinnitskaya is simply amazing in how she effortlessly pulls off some minor miracles - phrasing, touch, tone.

I have only listened to the album once since I cannot tear myself away from this Chaconne.  It is all I currently need.

For me, Anna Vinnitskaya is a serious musician who only plays for the right reasons.  Commercial success gained by loud bombastic playing in tight minimal and revealing outfits is not her marketing strategy (thank goodness - otherwise, I wouldn't be writing so effusively about her) and a clear focus on the music is what drives her (and me).  A wonderful recording in my books - especially the Chaconne.  Eventually, I'll spend some quality time with the other works on the album.

Florestan posted:

Johannes Brahms:  Anna Vinnitskaya (piano)

Chaconne for Left Hand after Johann Sebastian Bach's Partita for Violin Solo No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1004

Klavierstucke, Op. 76

Rhapsodies, Op. 79

Fantasies, Op. 116

All biases aside, of the solo piano recordings I have of Anna Vinnitskaya this one is trending really hard in my heart to become one of my favourites.  Before you go running off to check the charts - don't.  Brahms is really difficult music to get on with - at least this is my impression of all the assorted comments I have heard in my lifetime.  You know, the thick, heavy, overly complex and textured music of a mad recluse that that is at odds with the world.  I think we have the same phenomenon before or after Brahms and to this day.  People with the gift of small talk seem to be more successful, if you believe opinions or are among the masses that exercise this talent effortlessly.  If small talk annoys you then you will likely share my views on Brahms and this album in particular.  He is simply one of the greatest composers and stand next to any of the others. 

The gauntlet has dropped.  On the piano, there is the Ferruccio Busoni version of the famous Partita for violin which is visionary, grand, and extroverted.  In the other corner is Brahm's take which is introverted, honest and soul searching - much in the same way as Bach's own working of it in BWV 1004 for solo violin.  What is fascinating for me is that with the left hand alone, Brahms give us a near equivalent outcome of this perfect music for us keyboard players.  There isn't a drive for 'more' of anything.  The result is such a satisfying rendering of this great music.  Did I mention that this is for left hand alone? Simply amazing.  Sounds really easy if you just listen to this as simply another piece of music but I always tend to also think about this could be achieved in the first place.  If you weren't aware of this small point you would just think this is a junior piano piece and nothing much happens.  Boring in other words.

I am here to tell you to, if you are so inclined, to listen to this in the quiet of the late evening, with a glass of wine in hand, and be prepared to experience a profound journey in to your own soul.  Vinnitskaya is simply amazing in how she effortlessly pulls off some minor miracles - phrasing, touch, tone.

I have only listened to the album once since I cannot tear myself away from this Chaconne.  It is all I currently need.

For me, Anna Vinnitskaya is a serious musician who only plays for the right reasons.  Commercial success gained by loud bombastic playing in tight minimal and revealing outfits is not her marketing strategy (thank goodness - otherwise, I wouldn't be writing so effusively about her) and a clear focus on the music is what drives her (and me).  A wonderful recording in my books - especially the Chaconne.  Eventually, I'll spend some quality time with the other works on the album.

Her playing is indeed very fine...

Stevee_S posted:

GraemeH posted:

Stevee_S posted:

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(2010)

Probably the best two CD collection of Free's finest. Playing both CDs in memory of Paul Kossoff who passed away forty years ago (yesterday) thanks to TheStrat(Fender) for reminding us all... these CDs are really sounding fabulous.

Is this a 14 track collection beginning with WW and ending with 'Come Together...'?  I've had a similarly titled disc for years and it does sound excellent.

G

Graeme its two CDs comprising of 17 tracks on each starting with WW on CD1 and MBJ on CD2, its on the Spectrum Audio label. Probably not the last word in fidelity but listening to it here in my second system its sounding mighty fine. Here is a link to the album where its worth reading some of the reviews:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Wishin...amp;keywords=free+cd

Steve

Thanks Steve £3.99's worth of Free duly purchased.

G

Supertramp - Crisis What Crisis

Great follow up to Crime Of The Century

GraemeH posted:

Stevee_S posted:

GraemeH posted:

Stevee_S posted:

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(2010)

Probably the best two CD collection of Free's finest. Playing both CDs in memory of Paul Kossoff who passed away forty years ago (yesterday) thanks to TheStrat(Fender) for reminding us all... these CDs are really sounding fabulous.

Is this a 14 track collection beginning with WW and ending with 'Come Together...'?  I've had a similarly titled disc for years and it does sound excellent.

G

Graeme its two CDs comprising of 17 tracks on each starting with WW on CD1 and MBJ on CD2, its on the Spectrum Audio label. Probably not the last word in fidelity but listening to it here in my second system its sounding mighty fine. Here is a link to the album where its worth reading some of the reviews:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Wishin...amp;keywords=free+cd

Steve

Thanks Steve £3.99's worth of Free duly purchased.

G

Hope you like it I'm playing through it again but his time just selected tracks...

S

GraemeH posted:

Thanks Steve £3.99's worth of Free duly purchased.

G

If It's not too late G. you could get a used copy for just £3 or new from an alternative reseller (via the same place)  for £3.17 

Free would be better!

G

GraemeH posted:

Free would be better!

G

No pun intended... of course 

spurrier sucks posted:

..and an album which includes the best recording of the song Hotel California I've heard..

MDS posted:

spurrier sucks posted:

..and an album which includes the best recording of the song Hotel California I've heard..

The DVD is great too! A great 5.1 mix on it. 

Blackfoot, Highway Song, always reminded me of Lynyrd but with more balls and brilliant guitar.  Qobuz via Audirvana/Hugo

Very young girl playing very beautiful.

Paul McCartney. Eponymous solo debut on original vinyl from 1970. No doubt there is an unfinished "get it out" feel to this album. Some tracks are polished, some little more than advanced demos, but a genuine energy captured throughout the recordings. Unfinished business it may have been, though from a historical perspective it plays well as McCartney's statement of freedom The Beatles.

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